Fertilizer (SDA 374-643)

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number MDC24042 for fertilizer delivery to two specific locations: Peck Ranch in Carter County and the National Park Service site in Shannon County. The procurement requires the delivery of a precise fertilizer mix with specific nutrient requirements per acre, including 60 lbs of actual Nitrogen (N) in the form of ammonium nitrate, 40 lbs of actual Phosphorous (P), and 40 lbs of actual Potassium (K) plant food. The total procurement covers 818 acres, with 410 acres designated for Peck Ranch and 408 acres for the National Park Service location. The solicitation period runs from August 16, 2023, to September 8, 2023, with bids due by 2:00 PM CDT on the closing date. Vendors must submit their responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or potentially via hard copy, depending on system allowances. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The bid appears to be open to all vendors without preferential treatment for disadvantaged enterprises or specific business types. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractors for this fertilizer procurement. While multiple solicitation documents were published on different dates, none disclosed the estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the fertilizer delivery. Vendors are advised that they are solely responsible for ensuring timely bid submission and should allow adequate time for potential technical support during the response process. The procurement appears to be a one-time, single-delivery contract focused on meeting precise agricultural fertilization requirements for two Missouri conservation and park service locations.